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He Toki

He Toki - Māori Trades Training

Gain skills for employment for free with He Toki.

Using an innovative, collaborative approach to education, He Toki aims to grow the Māori workforce and ensure rangatahi are the rock stars of our economy and the first in line for the jobs of the future.

He Toki brings together iwi, industry, community and government institutions to strengthen the nature of education for Māori.

He Toki programmes are free to Māori aged between 16 and 40. Knowing your culture and celebrating its strengths is essential to the He Toki experience. As a He Toki student you’ll have opportunities to learn about and grow your understanding of te ao Māori in a safe environment that honours who you are.

Support

He Toki will connect you with the appropriate training programme to suit your individual needs and career aspirations. You’ll be fully supported by tutors, whanau ora navigators and student advisors who will guide and mentor you to realise your potential.

A He Toki support team from Ara will mentor and guide you throughout your training. For more details contact:
engagement@ara.ac.nz

He Toki trades training brochure

Programmes

Cookery Level 3 (Dual Enrolment)

Gain cooking skills for further study or employment.

PART-TIME - 1 Year
Food, Hospitality and Tourism

New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)

Gain all the fundamental skills needed to begin a career in plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying.

FULL-TIME - 23 Weeks
Starts: January
Sullivan Ave
Trades

Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 3

Get hands-on skills for a career in mechanical engineering.

FULL-TIME - 1 Year
Starts: February
MULTIPLE
Trades

Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Carpentry

Gain in-demand carpentry skills and apply your learning in the real world with regular work experience on actual construction projects.

FULL-TIME - 1 Year
Starts: February
MULTIPLE
Trades

Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Joinery

Develop the key skills needed for employment or a traineeship.

FULL-TIME - 30 Weeks
Starts: February
Sullivan Ave
Trades

Study and Career Preparation - Architectural Studies and Construction pathway, Level 3

Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in construction.

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks
Starts: February
Madras Street
Architecture and Construction Management

Study and Career Preparation - Health Pathway, Level 3

Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study for health pathways

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks
Starts: February
MULTIPLE
Health

Study and Career Preparation - Engineering Pre-Pathway, Level 3

Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in engineering

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks
Starts: February
Madras Street
Engineering

Study and Career Preparation - Support Work and Social Work Pathway, Level 3

Gain the academic skills and entry required for higher level study in support work and then social work

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks
Starts: February
Madras Street
Social Work and Human Services

Study and Career Preparation - Animal Science/Veterinary Nursing Pathway, Level 3

Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in animal science.

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks
Starts: February
Madras Street
Animal and Laboratory Science

Study and Career Preparation - Sports, Nutrition and Health Promotion Pathway, Level 3

Gain the academic skills required for higher-level study in sport science, nutrition or health promotion.

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks
Starts: February
Madras Street
Health Promotion, Nutrition, Sport and Exercise

Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing

Equip yourself with skills for a career in the automotive collision repair and refinishing industry.

FULL-TIME - 49 Weeks (Part-time options available)
Starts: February
Sullivan Ave
Trades

New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)

Get your career in automotive engineering off to the best start.

FULL-TIME - 1 Year (Part-time options available)
Starts: January
MULTIPLE
Trades

Study and Career Preparation - Pre-Health Pathway, Level 4

Prepare for higher level study in health and science.

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks (Part-time options available)
Starts: February
MULTIPLE
Health Promotion, Nutrition, Sport and Exercise Health

Study and Career Preparation - Engineering Diploma Pathway, Level 4

Prepare for higher level study in engineering.

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks (Part-time options available)
Starts: February
Madras Street
Engineering

Study and Career Preparation - Business and ICT Pathway, Level 4

Prepare for higher-level studies in business or IT.

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks (Part-time options available)
Starts: February
Madras Street
Business Digital Technologies

Study and Career Preparation - Architectural Studies and Construction Pathway, Level 4

Prepare for higher-level study in construction and architectural studies.

FULL-TIME - 19 Weeks (Part-time options available)
Starts: February
Madras Street
Architecture and Construction Management